Trigger Pulled (thank you)

jsduke · May 10, 2018

This has been a little delayed, you know life getting in the way sometimes. The 425 has been here for just about a month. I will try to post a pic or two. The process of ordering/paying and shipping was pretty much a breeze. Once we (the driver and I) realized that the reason she would not start was that the fuel tank was too low the rest was easy.

Before anyone asks: Kohler engine, 5 (w/teeth) and 10 cube buckets, blade with steel edge and wheels, pallet forks, mini hoe w/ thumb and utility grapple. Bar tires. Spare wheel/tire.

Have not had much time to use it but when I have it performed mostly as expected and sometimes better. Gradually acclimating to the steering (especially in reverse) characteristics. Really like the quick attach...does anybody not like it?

Have a possible issue but will post a separate thread.

Thanks to all TBNers who answered all my questions. Special thanks to Ernie in Bolivar for allowing me to test drive his 422 and gain from his experience.

MossRoad · May 10, 2018

Congratulations! :thumbsup:

jfh28 · May 10, 2018

good job...congrats......remember when I first got mine and almost took the deck post down going in reverse......lol.......nothing that a little seat time won't solve!........Jack

MossRoad · May 10, 2018

I put an air hose pass-through port in the side of my garage with the toothed rock bucket.

jsduke · May 10, 2018

Oh yeah...

When I first had my Kubota I was not used to the length of it. Had just enough confidence to really wheel it around. Was looking over my shoulder going in reverse, swung the front end around and put a nice letter slot in the steel garage trim with the bucket cutting edge...cutting edge indeed!

ernemats · May 10, 2018

I almost ran over my wife when I got my 422, trying to back it off the truck and not used to going in reverse. Congrats

coolconnection · May 10, 2018

jsduke said:
Before anyone asks: Kohler engine, 5 (w/teeth) and 10 cube buckets, blade with steel edge and wheels, pallet forks, mini hoe w/ thumb and utility grapple. Bar tires. Spare wheel/tire.

Well I have the 10 cu bucket, forks and built my own grapple and others but there are only 2 things I wish I had but too expensive. I wish I had the stump grinder and I want to fabricate and build my own mini hoe. I just need info on how they fabricate the end where the bucket attaches. How long is the square pipe and is it 4 or 5 inch sq or other size. How long is the hydraulic cylinder needed for it and so forth. I have the materials or can aquire them.

jsduke · May 11, 2018

I will try and get you those measurements and a close up pic too if I can CC.

I had considered the stump grinder as well but with my needs and some concerns over the PT unit, I will just rent a stand alone when I need it.

Barryh · May 11, 2018

Sweeeet .......

MuncyBob · May 11, 2018

Woo Hoo! Another PT in central PA!

jsduke · May 11, 2018

CC,

Attached are some pics with measurements on them. The thumb is 12 5/8 long with a 5x7x1/4 plate welded on and another 5x7x1/4 plate loosely bolted to the welded plate for clamping on the arm of the Hoe. The cylinder measurements do not include the bolt/pin eyes.

Did the best I could with pics and measurements. Hope it helps you

cqaigy2 · May 11, 2018

Pretty!

ponytug · May 11, 2018

My $0.02, Keep both feet on both pedals at all times. Someone here suggested that, and I got a lot better.

I've hit the barn, the garage, innumerable fences, and stumps. More than a few by backing up and not realizing how close I actually was.

All the best,

Peter

MossRoad · May 11, 2018

Yes to hitting things backing up. Plenty of trees in close quarters. I'm sure it's because the machine articulates and it's easy to lose track of where your rear end is, because the seat is attached to the front half of the machine and your body doesn't sense where the rear end is.

bol4fun · May 11, 2018

I have a lot of problems keeping track of where my back end is so was wondering about mounting mirrors somehow to the overhead canopy posts. Has anyone tried that? I tend to oversteer a lot

woodlandfarms · May 12, 2018

I've got a rear view mirror mounted in the canopy, a big convex one. Never use it. Backing up the PT is not backing up a car. I only use it to keep track of what is behind me when I am doing road maintenance (blocking neighbors).

scaredychicken · May 12, 2018

excellent, congratulations on the purchase

is it like this one with the minihoe ? Power Trac PT-425 w/ minihoe attachment - YouTube

jsduke · May 12, 2018

Thanks.

Yes it is

cqaigy2 · May 12, 2018

I learned to keep both feet on the peddles on most cases, for better/faster control. Backing up for me usually, is looking back to see what's back there but i've clobbered a tree or two and made good use of the ROPs when a big limb crashed down on top of me.